Morocco

‘I am eternally grateful to JRoots for the opportunity to reflect on still being alive today and lay our Jewish Roots once again… I will never forget’

Antony M - London

You wove together a trip that our students and staff will remember for a lifetime, and have given us the awesome task of maximising the energy created ....

Rabbi Adam Ross - Genesis

‘Having seen JRoots trips in action on numerous occasions with groups of Jews visiting Poland… I can vouch for the commitment, professionalism and edu ....

Rabbi Michael Schudrich - Chief Rabbi of Poland

My eyes however would not be open without your incredible and insightful knowledge and understanding of what took place.

Eli Kosiner - United Kingdom

'I was not sure what to expect from the trip and admit to having dreaded it as departure approached. The trip left a lasting impression with a positiv ....

Bernard Fromson - London

We just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work, dedication, attention to detail, passion, and care. You were with us every single step of the w ....

Rabbi Yosef Lynn - Meor

I had no idea the impact Poland could have on me and I never thought I'd come back feeling rejuvenated and inspired. Tzvi is not a tour guide, he's an ....

Michelle Levy - Israel

‘The recent trip to Poland was one that will be imprinted in my memory for many years to come. I was uplifted by some of the historic and cultural pla ....

Ivan Ezekiel - United Kingdom

Jewish education is central to the maintenance of Jewish identity and the perpetuation of the Jewish people. [JRoots is] an ambitious scheme to ensure ....

Sir Martin Gilbert z’’l

What you, at JRoots, do is so vital for both the Jewish and the wider communities and I have nothing but the utmost praise and respect for the time an ....

Mr Amit Kalley - Head of Sixth Form, Hasmonean High School

A JRoots journey to Morocco tells the story of SephardiJews and the rich and beautiful home they built in the midst of the Muslimworld. Whilst there are over one million Morrocan Jews living in Israel today,very few remain in Morocco itself. Wewill have the privilege of meeting and hearing from those who make up thecurrent Jewish community of Morocco.

ITINERARY

• Marrakesh’s 500 year old Synagogue
• Mellah (Jewish Quarter)
• Berber village in the Ourika Valley
• Meet the last Jew in the Atlas Mountains
• Old Medina and souks (markets)

SundayDay 1

• Casablanca
• Habbous Quarter in the Medina
• Mohammed V Square
• United Nations Square
• The only Jewish museum in Islamic world
• Street of the Seven Synagogues

Monday Day 2

• Rabat
• Jewish Quarter
• Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Tuesday Day 3

• Fes
• Medieval Medina and Mellah (the Jewish Quarter) which houses eleven Synagogues, eight of which are still in use,
• Old Jewish cemetery
• Reuben Bensadoun synagogue

Wednesday Day 4

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